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I'm turning 18 in less than a month and my parents wont give my birth certificate or SSC is this allowed? I would just attempt to get new stuff but I was born in Hawaii which makes it difficult as I live in Illinois now and have no access to any info needed to get new stuff. can my parents... View More 
I'm 17 turning 18 in less than a month my parents say I cant talk to anyone can't leave the house and took all my belongings and every way to contact anyone as I've been trying to reach to out to people to move in with someone else once I'm 18 also I've been wanting to work... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2024
Any rules are allowed absent child neglect or abuse. They have to feed, clothe and shelter you. That's it. You need money to get birth certificate. Go to county recorders office where you were born online and order it.
based on federal question, fraud in the court, and violations of my constitutionally protected rights.
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answered on Aug 31, 2024
When filing a writ of review in a DCFS case involving child welfare and neglect, you should request declaratory relief that asserts the court's actions or decisions violated your federally protected rights. You might ask the court to declare that the proceedings were conducted in violation of... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2024
You need to file an appeal. You should get a letter from Springfield about it. Read your appeal rights and follow the instructions to appeal.
Then send a written request for the dcfs file for the purpose of an appeal. This is not a simple task and you should have a lawyer to represent... View More
I watch them everyday while foster mom is at work and school so I don't understand if I can watch them all day why can't I get them out of custody makes no sense
answered on Apr 18, 2024
Nobody here can give you the answer because we don't know why.
Whenever I have a client with these issues they have to hire me to determine why. That's all I can tell them. Dcfs usually does tell me why but they rarely change their minds.
Fiduciary breach of law and trust and bribery
answered on Apr 18, 2024
There is a tab above, "Find a Lawyer." It has a section for construction law attorneys. You could use that to supplement your own independent searches. Local and state bar associations usually have attorney referral sections. Those resources are outside this Q & A forum. Good luck
my mother wants to put an order of protection on him, will this hold up in court. there has been no physical or mental abuse. no harassing or stalking etc. She simply does not want us to continue dating or seeing eachother. his ex also has an order against him for 6 months due to harsh language... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
In court, the validity of an order of protection depends on various factors, including evidence presented and the specific circumstances of the case. If there has been no physical or mental abuse, harassment, or stalking, and the only basis for the order is your mother's desire to prevent you... View More
My ex-husband filed an OP against me to keep our children from me and he knowingly lied and stated that our daughter lived with him which she did not. Also, the judge had put on the OP that one of our children's names is Kimberly and I have no child named that. Our son also does not live with... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2024
Are you talking about the Emergency hearing? If so, you put your witnesses on for the plenary hearing that tell the truth. You can subpoena neighbors of yours, his, bus drivers, teachers, your sister, etc. Should be easy to prove with school aged kids.
I am parent to children involved in juvenile court due to alleged neglect. Other parent is my spouse, we are separate parties in case. Appeal rationale?: shelter care hearing occurred without prior knowledge of process of proceedings or contents of petition, given copy of petition as court began.... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2023
You said you hired a lawyer. These questions are complicated and your lawyer should be answering them.
answered on Dec 7, 2023
It depends on what stage the investigation is at. If it has concluded, you should have gotten a letter and your appeal rights. If you got those, you should appeal immediately and seek a hearing. If you blew the timelines, it is too late.
If you are in court and awaiting adjudication, you... View More
fighting DCFS. judge took disposition under advisement as we provided exhibits to back our testimony that caseworker had lied about having an empty file for respondent parents. Evidence given were emails from the case worker suggesting where to go for assessments, certificates of completion, drug... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2023
Yes. Sometimes a judge wants to make a written finding and send it to everyone in writing, sometimes they want to enable saving face for a party or a witness. Or sometimes they haven't made their mind up yet and are rethinking witness testimony. There can be a number of reasons for a judge... View More
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answered on Oct 17, 2023
Whether or not DCFS takes your kids depends on a number of factors, including the ages of your children, how long they were left alone, and whether or not they were in danger. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's advisable to consult with an attorney.
Made illegal left turn from side street to 2 lane 1 way into the right lane. My son used his personal cellphone to call us. (Wasn't the officer.) Was read rights at police station with us present Except he read them then left the room before 20 minutes was up. Then came back into the room... View More
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answered on Jul 5, 2023
First off, they read him his rights once. Secondly, not reading your rights does not mean not guilty automatically, If Miranda is violated it only suppresses any statements made.
He was not charged with underage drinking, curfew, truancy, or running away. He was charged with a criminal... View More
I got charged with reckless driving, fleeing/attempt to elude an a officer, Unlicensed (it was after curfew), unlawful use cannabis/driver, 35+ in a 55, and disregard of 7 separate stop signs. I know nothing is certain until I appear in court but I’d like to know what they might charge me with... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2023
If a driver runs more than two stop signs or stop lights or exceeds the speed limit by more than 20 miles an hour while an officer is in pursuit, that could be charged as a felony. The first court date is not the end of your case; it is the beginning. That is where you or your attorney plead not... View More
Even though my girlfriend (the mother) wanted me to, the cop said parents only. Is this true?
answered on Oct 11, 2022
As you have learned , that is exactly right. As a boyfriend you are legally not a family member and have no legitimate authority to request any accommodation with respect of another person’s child.
answered on Jan 4, 2022
In short, yes.
Police have the job of investigating cases.
Prosecutors have the job of deciding whether to file charges, on which charges they should be, and whether and how to proceed on them.
There is no legal requirement, despite how unusual that may be, for... View More
He has been a serious addict for over 1 year now. I'm not getting much help and the cops seem to keep giving him a pass on his behavior. He has even caused me to have a nervous breakdown over the summer and ended up in the hospital. He does not want rehab either. He gets sent to the hospital... View More
answered on Dec 13, 2021
You need to immediately get medical and legal assistance for your son. Consult directly with the professionals of your choice.
Which that person launched a DOS attack on the school disabling wifi. Now my child is being charged with a level 5 felony. Can this be true if he did not launch the attack?
answered on Sep 30, 2021
There is no such thing as "level five felony in Illinois", as Illinois has the following felony Classes: 1, 2, 3, 4, and X.
You must immediately discuss your minor's child criminal exposure off any public venue or fora with a competent licensed attorney as that situation has... View More
I will be 17 in 4 months, and I am more than ready to leave. I have to live with the person that abused me for a few years and it’s killing me. I have somewhere to stay, that is a safe, stable,loving home. I just need to know, what legal actions can be taken against me?
answered on Sep 29, 2021
Technically, the parent with legal parental rights may initiate a process of returning you home by contacting the police, state police or even the FBI, if you leave the State of Illinois, thus making your return a federal jurisdictional matter.
However, you may contact the local court and... View More
He lives in Missouri. My probation is 18 months long. Is it possible I can move when I turn 18 ?
answered on Sep 21, 2021
No, you may not move out of the State of Illinois, even if you become 18, unless the terms and conditions of your Illinois probation permit that out of state move. Ask your assigned PO or the attorney who worked on your criminal case.
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